Recently, Texas passed a law that states the left lane on interstate highways is for
passing only. You may not think this is much, but I think it is a huge step in the right
direction.

Previously, Texas law was "slower traffic keep right." Well that has not done
much for the left lane bandits (LLBs). Apparently my good buddy, George Bush, has decided
that he needs to make things clear for discourteous drivers.

The "slower traffic keep right" situation does not make it illegal to stay in
the left lane as long as your are moving along at close to the speed limit. Actually, I
have never heard of anyone getting a ticket for going slower
than the speed limit, even though it should be considered obstruction of traffic. But what
is a driver going at, or slight above, the speed limit supposed to do.

Up until now, the law has been on the side of the LLB in this situation. Now it is the
reverse. The law is on the side of the individual trying to pass slower moving traffic. If
you are in the left lane, and are not passing, you are in violation of the law.

It is reasons like this, that I voted for George Bush, and will be there to help
re-elect him. (This is not an endorsement for George Bush, as this is not a political
column. Just my humble opinion.)

I am looking forward to seeing how people will be reacting to the new signs on the
road. I know I am going to Dallas in the March 1999 time frame. I have a brother-in-law
that lives there, and Super Chevy magazine holds one of their Super Chevy Weekends in the
Dallas area around that time. Kill two birds with one stone.

Also, I may have the need to travel to Houston or Dallas at other times, and will
greatly appreciate it if people clear the left lane for those passing.